A/C Compressor - Removal

4.0L ENGINE

WARNING: Refer to the applicable warnings and cautions for this system before performing the following operation Warning and Caution . Failure to follow these instructions may result in possible serious or fatal injury.

NOTE: The A/C compressor can be removed from the engine and repositioned without disconnecting the refrigerant lines or discharging the refrigerant system. Discharging is not necessary if servicing the A/C clutch or various engine components.





1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
2. Recover the refrigerant from the refrigerant system Refrigerant System Recovery.
3. Remove the air cleaner housing Air Cleaner Body - Removal.
4. Remove the accessory drive belt Serpentine Accessory Drive Belt - Removal.
5. Remove the nuts (2) that secure the A/C discharge line (1) and the A/C suction line (3) to the A/C compressor (4).
6. Disconnect the A/C discharge and suction lines from the A/C compressor and remove and discard the O-ring seals and gaskets.
7. Install plugs in, or tape over the opened refrigerant line fittings and the compressor ports.





8. Raise and support the vehicle.
9. Remove the nut (3) from the through bolt (1) on the right side engine mount (3).

CAUTION: Do not completely remove the right side motor mount through bolt when performing this procedure. The bolt supports the engine at the lower mount and removal of the bolt will allow the engine to sit further down in the frame, which may cause possible damage to the engine and various other components.

10. Support the engine with a suitable jack and partially remove the through bolt to allow the right side of the engine to be raised off of the motor mount.





11. Remove the jack stand and lower the vehicle.
12. Disconnect the engine wire harness from the A/C clutch field coil connector (1).

CAUTION: Use care when raising the engine when performing this procedure. Be sure to protect the bottom of the engine and various other components from damage.

13. Using a suitable floor jack and a block of wood under the oil pan to protect from damage, raise the right side of the engine to gain access to remove the bolt (3) that secures the lower front of the A/C compressor (2) to the accessory drive belt bracket and remove the bolt.
14. Remove the bolt (6) that secures the rear of the A/C compressor to the engine.
15. Support the A/C compressor and remove the nut (5) and stud (4) that secures the upper front of the A/C compressor to the accessory drive belt bracket and remove the compressor.